Darien, CT- Over the past several weeks, the Darien
Police Detective Division developed information that narcotics were being sold
from a residence located at 11 Raymond St. in Darien.As part of this investigation, detectives
conducted several surveillances. During surveillance of the residence earlier
today, officers observed activity which was consistent with a narcotics
transaction being conducted.Follow up
investigation lead to a search of the Raymond Street address, and identified
the resident as Nicholas J. Torcia, DOB 10-11-1991.

The search yielded a substantial amount of
evidence that Torcia was distributing marijuana, THC oil cartridges, and
vaporizer devices. During the search, specifically, 385 grams of Marijuana, 237
THC oil cartridges, and 12 vaporizers were located and seized.The estimated street value of the contraband
recovered was over $16,000.00.$635.00
in cash was also seized.

Torcia was subsequently placed under arrest
and transported to police headquarters where he was fully processed for the
following charges:

21a-277(c) Operating
a Drug Factory

21a-279(b) Possession of Marijuana Over 4 ounces (2 Counts)

21a-277(b) Possession
of Marijuana With Intent To Sell

Torcia was issued a $50,000.00 bond and
remains in the custody of the Darien Police Department.He is scheduled to appear in court on March
12, 2018.